An NRI couple and their two teenage daughters were discovered murdered at their home in Bradford, after police were called to the house following concern from a neighbour who had not seen the family for some time.
Police found the bodies of Jitendra Lad, 49, his wife Daksha Lad, 44, daughters Trisha Lad, 19 and Nisha Lad, 17, at a detached property on Blackberry Way in the Clayton area.
Early indications suggest the bodies may have been in the property for some time. The family was last seen some days ago celebrating Diwali in the home where they had lived for six years.
Post mortems will now be carried out to establish the cause of the deaths. Mr and Mrs Lad both worked for the Bradford Council. Police do however say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. They have sealed off the area while forensic investigations are carried out.
Locals meanwhile laid flowers outside the home.